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Units currently published for AR011001

LSP SARSI / BNSP

Jenjang 9

KKNI Qualification Level

LSP SARSI

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1Under Indonesia's Architect Law (UU No. 6/2017), what is the mandatory statutory requirement for an architect to legally provide professional architectural services?
A.Holding an active Surat Tanda Registrasi Arsitek (STRA) issued by Dewan Arsitek Indonesia (DAI)
B.Holding an architecture degree and active IAI membership, but no STRA
C.Holding a previously issued STRA that has expired while renewal is pending
D.Holding a construction-business certificate in place of individual architect registration
Explanation: Law No. 6/2017 requires an architect who practices architecture to hold a valid Surat Tanda Registrasi Arsitek (STRA). Education, association membership, or a business credential does not replace the individual's current professional registration. This is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation of the governance knowledge used in the published AR011001 scheme.
2A senior architect holding an equity stake in a curtain-wall manufacturing company is preparing technical specifications for a high-rise hospital project. How should this conflict of interest be ethically resolved under IAI principles?
A.Disclose the interest only after bids close, then retain the sole-source specification
B.Promptly disclose the conflict effectively to the affected parties and arrange measures that remove or independently manage the conflicted product evaluation
C.Delegate product evaluation to a colleague but withhold the financial relationship from the client
D.Mention the relationship informally while continuing to evaluate the related product without safeguards
Explanation: IAI's professional code requires an architect to communicate a conflict of interest effectively. Prompt disclosure and effective independent management prevent the architect's financial interest from controlling the product evaluation. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation highlights integrity in professional governance.
3In public and private architectural procurement in Indonesia, what is the core purpose of the Kerangka Acuan Kerja (KAK) or Terms of Reference (TOR)?
A.To serve as the contractor's construction method statement after contract award
B.To record the consultant's final fee and payment history after all services are complete
C.To define project objectives, scope of services, deliverable milestones, timeline, and consultant qualifications
D.To replace the design contract by allocating every legal risk between the parties
Explanation: The KAK/TOR outlines the fundamental project brief, background, expected outputs, timeline, and personnel requirements. It forms the benchmark against which proposals are evaluated and subsequent contracts administered. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation addresses professional procurement competency.
4During the design development stage of a commercial office tower, the client requests adding a 500-seat convention hall and two basement parking tiers not included in the original KAK. How should the Principal Architect manage this scope change?
A.Treat the additions as a contractor variation even though the design-services agreement has not been amended
B.Proceed under the original agreement and seek an additional fee only when the final invoice is issued
C.Record the request in meeting minutes but continue design before scope, fee, and programme are approved
D.Document the additional requirements, assess impacts on budget and schedule, and submit a formal contract variation (addendum) for client approval before proceeding
Explanation: Significant program expansion constitutes a major scope change. Professional practice requires documenting the change, analyzing its schedule and fee implications, and securing an executed contractual addendum prior to executing the additional design work. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation guides scope management.
5In Indonesian municipal zoning regulations (RDTR), what is the key difference between Koefisien Dasar Bangunan (KDB) and Koefisien Lantai Bangunan (KLB)?
A.KDB establishes the maximum ground-floor footprint percentage of the site, whereas KLB determines the total permitted gross floor area across all levels as a multiple of site area
B.KDB measures total floor area across all storeys, whereas KLB measures only the ground-floor footprint
C.KDB sets the required landscaped open-space percentage, whereas KLB sets the number of basement levels
D.KDB limits building height in metres, whereas KLB limits the number of dwelling units on the site
Explanation: KDB (Building Coverage Ratio) restricts the ground footprint area to preserve open ground, while KLB (Floor Area Ratio) dictates the total buildable gross floor area across all vertical storeys relative to parcel area. These zoning metrics establish baseline site capacity during preliminary studies. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation tests preliminary architectural zoning analysis.
6A site-specific feasibility study for a coastal hospital identifies continuing land subsidence, sea-level rise, and tidal-flood exposure over the design life. Which preliminary response best integrates those risks?
A.Raise the occupied ground floor but retain emergency power and switchgear below the project design-flood level
B.Set critical floors and utilities above the project design-flood level with appropriate freeboard, coordinate site drainage and flood storage, and base foundations on the geotechnical subsidence assessment
C.Use perimeter flood barriers as the sole measure without planning drainage, safe access, or foundation performance
D.Design to current average tide level and address future subsidence only through post-occupancy maintenance
Explanation: A resilient concept uses the project-specific hazard and geotechnical studies together: protect critical functions above the design-flood level, preserve access and drainage performance, and select foundations appropriate to the anticipated ground movement. A single barrier or a raised floor leaves other failure paths untreated. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation tests preliminary risk integration.
7In architectural space programming for a high-efficiency public hospital, what does the net-to-gross floor area efficiency ratio measure?
A.The proportion of circulation area alone relative to the total departmental net area
B.The total gross floor area divided by usable program area, so a higher value always indicates greater efficiency
C.The proportion of usable programmatic departmental space relative to the total gross constructed building area including circulation, plant rooms, and structure
D.The proportion of the site footprint that remains outside the building envelope
Explanation: The net-to-gross ratio compares functional net assignable area (patient rooms, clinics, offices) to total gross building area (including corridors, mechanical shafts, stairs, and structural columns). Optimizing this ratio ensures economic efficiency without compromising clinical circulation. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation tests spatial programming fundamentals.
8When designing external solar shading devices for an office building in Jakarta, how should horizontal overhangs and vertical fins be conceptually deployed?
A.Size all devices from a single noon sun angle without testing seasonal morning and afternoon conditions
B.Use horizontal overhangs primarily on East and West facades and vertical fins primarily on North and South facades
C.Apply identical fixed overhang geometry to every orientation after checking only the annual total solar radiation
D.Horizontal overhangs on North and South facades where the sun is high in the sky, and deep vertical or operable fins on East and West facades to block low-angle morning and afternoon sun
Explanation: Near-equatorial solar paths vary north and south through the year. Horizontal projections are generally effective against high-altitude sun, while East and West glazing needs vertical, combined, or operable shading for low morning and afternoon angles. Final geometry should be tested against orientation and seasonal sun paths. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation evaluates facade concept development.
9What constitutes the core deliverable package of the Schematic Design (Rancangan Skematik) stage under Indonesian architectural practice standards?
A.Site plan, floor plans, principal building elevations, sections, preliminary 3D massing, and outline technical specifications
B.A complete permit-ready DED set, final RKS, and coordinated construction quantities
C.Contractor shop drawings, material submittals, and installation method statements
D.A concept narrative and area schedule without plans, elevations, or sections
Explanation: Schematic design develops the approved concept into coordinated spatial representations: site and floor plans, principal elevations and sections, massing, and outline system or material information. Detailed permit/construction documents and contractor production submittals belong to later stages. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation tests the published schematic-design unit.
10When designing a grand central atrium spanning 10 floors in an international airport terminal, prescriptive fire codes restrict uncompartmented openings. How can an Arsitek Utama substantiate a performance-based fire engineering solution to building authorities?
A.Provide a CFD smoke analysis without defining occupant characteristics, evacuation demand, or acceptance criteria
B.Define credible fire scenarios and tenability criteria, then use documented smoke/heat and egress analyses to show ASET exceeds RSET by an adequate safety margin
C.Provide an egress-time calculation but assume the atrium remains tenable without smoke or heat analysis
D.Show that prescriptive sprinklers are provided and omit analysis of the non-prescriptive atrium opening
Explanation: A performance solution needs defined fire scenarios, tenability criteria, smoke and heat analysis, and evacuation analysis demonstrating an adequate safety margin between available and required safe egress time. The analysis and assumptions must be documented for authority review. This independent English-language MCQ study adaptation covers schematic life-safety coordination.

About the Arsitek Utama Exam

Arsitek Utama (Jenjang 9, code AR011001) is an active LSP SARSI competency scheme. The LSP page still lists eight SKKNI 196/2021 units while Kepmenaker 120/2026 requires existing implementation to adjust to the replacement standard within six months of 11 May 2026.

Exam sponsor: LSP Sertifikasi Arsitek Indonesia (SARSI) under BNSP licensing. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Assessment may use observation, written assessment, portfolio, or oral interview according to the scheme; LSP SARSI does not publish a fixed method mix for AR011001.

Time Limit

Not published in the current official sources reviewed

Passing Score

Competency decision; numeric pass mark not published

Exam / Certification Fees

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M.71ARS00.001.2 — Architectural Practice Governance

Registration and ethical conflict management.

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M.71ARS00.002.2 — Design Project Procurement

Terms of reference and scope-change control.

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M.71ARS00.003.2 — Preliminary Architectural Studies

Zoning and multi-hazard feasibility.

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M.71ARS00.004.2 — Architectural Design Concept

Programming and orientation-responsive concepts.

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M.71ARS00.005.2 — Schematic Design

Schematic outputs and life-safety analysis.

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M.71ARS00.006.2 — Technical Design Documentation

DED completeness and multidisciplinary coordination.

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M.71ARS00.007.2 — Construction Contractor Procurement

Tender clarification and arithmetic review.

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M.71ARS00.008.2 — Periodic Construction Supervision

Conformance review and variations.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Competency decision; numeric pass mark not published
  • Assessment: Assessment may use observation, written assessment, portfolio, or oral interview according to the scheme; LSP SARSI does not publish a fixed method mix for AR011001.
  • Time limit: Not published in the current official sources reviewed
  • Exam / certification fees: Not published in the current official sources reviewed Official sources

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Arsitek Utama: Suggested Study Strategy

1Check LSP SARSI for scheme changes during the Kepmenaker 120/2026 transition.
2Familiarize yourself with Indonesia's Architect Law (UU No. 6/2017) and building codes (UU Bangunan Gedung).
3Prepare traceable portfolio evidence and practise explaining decisions for the published competency units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official scheme code and level for Arsitek Utama?

The official qualification code is AR011001, classified at Jenjang 9 (Ahli Utama) under the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI).

How many competency units does LSP SARSI currently publish for this qualification?

The AR011001 page publishes eight units from SKKNI 196/2021. Kepmenaker 120/2026 revoked that standard and gives existing implementation six months from 11 May 2026 to adjust, so candidates should confirm the transition with LSP SARSI.

Does this question bank substitute for official portfolio submission?

No. This question bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for reviewing the core knowledge standards; it does not replace the official portfolio assessment or assessor interview.